Rinehart's life to get Underbelly treatment

Australia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, is famously private, but now her life story is destined for the small screen after a deal was inked this week for a six-hour mini-series based on her best-selling biography.

Screentime has secured the rights to Gina Rinehart: The untold story of the world's richest women, written by BusinessDay journalist Adele Ferguson, who will be a consultant on the production.

Gina Rinehart's life story is being brought to the small screen.Credit:Bloomberg

Asked who she would like to play Ms Rinehart, Ferguson said: "It's far too too early to say, it will be a very challenging role."'

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Two parties were in the bidding for the rights to the mini-series, with Screentime winning out. The television production company has enjoyed a number of ratings hits, including five series of Underbelly.

“We are delighted that we won the race to secure the rights to the story of Gina Rinehart and her father, who have fascinated Australia for decades." said Screentime founder and producer Des Monaghan.

“Adele is one of Australia's most highly regarded writers, and her research, understanding and unprecedented access to those closest to the family, will give an insight and greater understanding of one of the most intriguing women in the world,” he said.

The unauthorised Rinehart biography was based on interviews with her colleagues, family, friends and former employees.